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Provide support to people living with younger onset dementia

Provide support to people living with younger onset dementia

Module
National Code
NAT11229002
State Code
BA155
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/08/2024
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required for those who assist individuals with younger onset dementia to maintain independence, live well with dementia, and plan for the future.

The unit applies to workers in a residential and community setting including a family home.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Analyse care needs of people living with younger onset dementia
  • 1.1 Determine and review common models of care for living with younger onset dementia
  • 1.2 Determine key challenges facing people living with younger onset dementia
  • 1.3 Determine current and future needs of people living with younger onset dementia
  • 1.4 Research community services applicable to the needs of people living with younger onset dementia
Develop and maintain co-operative working relationships
  • 2.1 Build and maintain relationships with other service providers and networks offering services applicable to the needs of people living with younger onset dementia
  • 2.2 Consult with people living with younger onset dementia and other stakeholders to establish service requirements
  • 2.3 Promote the unique needs of people living with younger onset dementia and other stakeholders, to networks and service providers
Review services for people living with younger onset dementia
  • 3.1 Review organisational documentation available for the person living with younger onset dementia to determine individual needs
  • 3.2 Consult with the person living with younger onset dementia and other stakeholders to establish the individual’s needs
  • 3.3 Determine the needs of stakeholders which may impact on the individual needs of the person living with younger onset dementia
  • 3.4 Determine strategies and services required to meet individual needs of the person living with younger onset dementia
  • 3.5 Provide information about services and networks available to support people living with younger onset dementia
  • 3.6 Consult with the person living with younger onset dementia and other stakeholders to select service options applicable to the needs of the individual
  • 3.7 Explain organisational referral pathways of own and other service providers, to person living with younger onset dementia and other stakeholders
Plan strategies to meet future needs
  • 4.1 Consult with the person living with younger onset dementia and other stakeholders to establish future care needs and preferences
  • 4.2 Facilitate involvement of the person and other stakeholders in planning for their future needs
  • 4.3 Take into account the unique needs and individual preferences of the person living with younger onset dementia during the planning process
  • 4.4 Provide information on options for services and adaptive equipment to meet future needs
  • 4.5 Provide feedback to stakeholders regarding effectiveness of current arrangements ensuring they meet the needs and preferences of the person living with younger onset dementia
  • 4.6 Document planned strategies to meet future needs of the person living with younger onset dementia in accordance with organisational requirements
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AY717 AWALDM002 Provide support to people living with younger onset dementia Unit of competency
Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
BGV30 11229NAT Certificate IV in Leadership and Innovation Dementia Services Accredited course